Shafer™ RV-Series Rotary Vane Valve ActuatorsValve Operating Systems for Critical Pipeline Applications

• Torque output range: 1,000 lbf-in to 17.8 million lbf-in (113 N•m to 2.0 million N•m)

• Power supply pressure range: 200 psi to 3,000 psi (13.8 bar to 206.8 bar) Hydraulic or gas over oil power source

• Ambient temperature range: -20°F to 250°F (-29°C to 121°C) Standard -50°F to 250°F (-46°C to 121°C) Optional -76°F to 250°F (-60°C to 121°C) Consult Factory

Capabilities

Emergency Shut Down & Linebreak Protection

We take on the most critical applications

That’s our business!

Exceptional reliability with minimal maintenance

Emerson – Actuation Technologies is recognized worldwide for the reliability of its actuators under the most demanding conditions. The Shafer™ RV-Series rotary vane actuator was specifically designed for pipeline applications where rugged dependability of equipment is vital.

Shafer rotary vane actuators are used to automate ball valves or plug valves in all types of severe climatic conditions. Over the last 60 years, more than 100,000 rotary vane actuators have been successfully installed on various kinds of pipelines, and most of the actuators are still in operation.

• Full open/close operation of ball valves and plug valves

• Automation of valves on natural gas pipelines where the actuators are typically powered by natural gas using gas-over-oil technology

• Emergency Shut Down• Mainline isolation• Linebreak protection• Station blow down• Remote valve control• Hi/low pressure shutoff• River crossings

• The rotary vane’s compact size and concentric weight distribution make it ideal for high vibration applications

• Slurry pipelines• Pump and compressor stations

• Valve automation for crude oil or refined products pipelines with precise control of the stroking speed

Applications

The rotary vane actuator models an ideal torque couple. The resultant force vectors acting on the vanes are always perpendicular to the vane surface. The two opposing forces form a torque couple which is the most efficient method of producing rotation.

The balanced torque output of the rotary vane actuator will not produce any destructive side loading forces that could be transmitted to the valve stem or the actuator’s bearings.

The rotary vane is a hydraulic powered actuator. Hydraulic force simultaneously forces both of the rotor’s vanes away from the stationary shoes producing rotation and perfectly balanced torque output. Hydraulic input power is reversed for rotation in the opposite direction.

There is no conversion of linear to rotary motion, so this highly efficient actuator design produces perfectly balanced torque.

Principle of Operation

TORQUE OUTPUT PROFILE

DEGREES OF VALVE ROTATION

AC

TUAT

OR

TO

RQ

UE

OU

TPU

T

Torque output of the rotary vane actuator remains constant throughout the full rotation of the valve. This ensures that your specified safety factor will not be jeopardized at different positions during the valve stroke. Constant torque output is an especially important feature in the following applications:

• Potentially high flow applications like blow down and line break

• Plug valves or metal to metal seated valves• Ball valves with rotating seats

Construction

Pressure equalizing passages in the upper head

Vane Seal

Shoe Seal

Cast IronStationary Shoe

AdjustableTravel Stop

Carbon SteelLower Head

Carbon SteelUpper Head

Bronze RotorBearing

Bronze WearPads

Carbon SteelRotor/VaneModule

Carbon SteelBody

Performance Features

• Life expectancy is 50 years with minimal maintenance

• Proven reliability backed by a 10 year warranty

• The most compact actuator available

• The double vane design will not generate any side loading forces on the valve stem or actuator bearings

• Constant torque output over the full 90° rotation

• Vibration resistant with the actuator body centered directly over the valve stem and weight equally distributed over the valve flange

• Maximum rated pressure and maximum operating pressure are equal

• Valve response is always smooth and always dependable

Operating Sequence

SEQUENCE 1

The actuator may be powered by a hydraulic power unit, stored gas pressure or by natural gas pressure from a pipeline. In this illustration, the actuator is fitted with gas hydraulic tanks and is powered by gas pressure. In the first sequence, the actuator is in the open position. There is no pressure in the actuator or tanks.

SEQUENCE 2

The actuator control system is used to admit high pressure gas into the closing gas hydraulic tank. The pressurized gas in the tank forces hydraulic fluid into the actuators closing port. Pressure equalizing passages allow both closing quadrants to be pressurized simultaneously providing balanced torque as the vanes push away from the stationary shoes. The actuator is rotating clockwise.

SEQUENCE 3

When the actuator reaches the fully closed position, the control system will allow all remaining pressure in the tank to vent to atmosphere, thus neutralizing the pressure in the tank and actuator.

High Pressure Gas

Pressurized Hydraulic Fluid

Non-Pressurized Hydraulic Fluid

Controls and Accessories

Shafer designs, builds and tests the complete valve operating system, including the actuator, controls and accessories. When you specify Shafer, you receive a complete system, factory tested, field proven and guaranteed.

Shafer RV-Series actuators can be operated locally, remotely or automatically by a variety of sensory and control devices. We have developed more than 4000 individual control systems to meet the many requirements of our customers.

All accessories have undergone thorough testing and field evaluation to insure their performance as part of a larger system

TYPICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS

• Local manual• Remote two-way electric• Linebreak Protection sensing rate

of pressure drop• Emergency Shutdown (ESD)

or fail-safe• High/low pressure shutoff

COMMON ACCESSORIES

• Manual hydraulic hand pump• Control valves –hydraulic and pneumatic• Sensors for automatic operation• Power storage vessels• Power supply units• Limit switches and position transmitters• Speed controls• Regulators• Filters

Proven reliability backed by a 10 year warranty

More than 4000 control systems developed

We design, build and test the complete valve control system

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